CITY OF WILLARD PUBLIC SAFETY DRONE UNIT
​The City of Willard is at the forefront of tomorrow's technology with the recent grant purchase of two drones to help prevent accidents to city personnel and assist in emergencies. The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation awarded funds for the City to purchase these drones that can quickly be activated in an array of incidents to keep city personnel safe. For instance, one drone was recently used to inspect a water tower. The drone kept the city employee out of harm's way by not having to climb the tower for an inspection. In a training exercise, the drone was able to drop a life jacket in the middle of the reservoir, where it would take a boat several more minutes to get to a struggling swimmer. Additionally, the drone has been used to search for a missing child, assist fire personnel in active fires with its infrared camera (the drone can easily identify hot spots in buildings from above), provide area surveys for public works and other city projects, and can provide aerial views of community projects, such as the installation of the clock tower.
CITY OF WILLARD DRONE EQUIPMENT
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DJI MATRICE 30T DRONE
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DJI MATRICE 350 RTK with DJI ZEMUSE H20T
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DJI M350 with Talon Drop System
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DJI NEO
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DJI Matrice 4T
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DJI AVATA FPV DRONE
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DJI M30T
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DJI M350RTK
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Sniffer 4D Gas Sensor
CITY OF WILLARD REMOTE PILOTS
​Ryan Gillmor
FAA Part 107 sUAS certified remote pilot
​Willard Police Department
​Kody Collins
FAA Part 107 sUAS certified remote pilot
​City of Willard


​​Willard Fire Department
Special Thanks to Owen Fritz and Bruce Chambers from Tiffin University Drone Academy  for all their assistance in establishing a successful drone program for the city.